•James Bell, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound guard from Jacksonville, signed with Villanova. The No. 43-rated player in the nation byESPN has the athleticism and skills set to contribute immediately for the Wildcats, who are coming off a Final Four season.

•Jamil Jones, a forward with a Bell-like body (6-6, 210), signed with Marquette. Jones, No. 61 by ESPN, is from just outside Atlanta. He's got strong want-to and the ability to do a little bit of everything, including shoot the three.